It had a lot of components going on (pineapple-almond layer cake, chocolate rum mousse, orange buttercream, chocolate orange ganache, and last but not least chocolate dipped/almond covered dried pineapple slices), but I made them all over a few days, and it came together quite easily.

There were a lot of textures going on, but I mean that in the best way possible. It was extremely satisfying and rich.

I made the orange buttercream with coconut oil, and I was super happy with how it came out. Also, the orange zest flecked throughout looked so adorable.

The pirogies were SOOOOOOO GOOOOOODDD!!!! Probably one (well, I had quite a few more than one…) of the most delicious things I’ve tasted in a good while. I loved the filling… And to think I used to not like buckwheat! My loss for many years, which I can only do my best to rectify now. And that cake was superb! It does sound like a lot of flavors going on, but everything went beautifully together. It’s late, I’m hungry, and I wish I had a slice right now! That would really hit the spot.